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General Nanny : Fun, Happy family is looking for a nanny for 2 children 3 and 8 years old in Hamden, Connecticut. This is an evening - overnight position.

Are you a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys making a difference? If so, we would love to have you on our team of dedicated childcare workers! Help us make our community and the world a better place every day by taking care of the next generation of great thinkers and doers. As a Nanny who is passionate and ambitious about everything you do, you will have the opportunity to develop your natural gifts and pursue your highest potential in providing extraordinary child caring services. To be trusted by a child’s parent is no small accomplishment, and we look forward to working alongside you in earning that trust every day.

Responsibilities:

As a Nanny, you would provide complete care for the child(ren) in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. To create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.

• Sanitize play equipment, games and toys on a regular basis to keep them safe and attractive while minimizing the spread of germs.
• Keep the play area safe and free from hazards while monitoring children consistently throughout the day.
• Keep an individual record for each child that includes information about his or her behaviors, daily activities, meals eaten, medications received and other important and mundane details. Discuss this information with each child’s parents on a daily or weekly basis.
• Teach children the importance of good personal hygiene and health habits, including the importance of brushing teeth, eating healthy food, using the toilet and getting adequate rest.
• Engage in educational activities with the children, including reading, crafts, drawing, coloring and singing.
• Create daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, fun and interesting. Lesson plans should always encourage full participation from each child.
• Discipline unruly children as needed, focusing on using creative ways to encourage good behavior such as picking up after themselves, participating in the lesson plans and treating each other kindly.
• Change diapers, dress children and assist them with their snacks, drinks and meals as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Graduate
• Ability to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Must be 18+ years

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of childcare experience
• Training in First Aid or CPR

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $200.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Overnight shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
MUST BE VACCINATED!

Application Question(s):

• Can you work overnight anytime between 7:00pm - 7:00am?
• Do you have a car?
• Are you vaccinated

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Babysitting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person